IOGEAR Long Range Media Center Desktop GKM551R

35 reviews

Jun, 2013

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Value for money (3)
Usability (3)
Build quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the build quality. The value for money is also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Keyboards the IOGEAR Long Range Media Center Desktop GKM551R is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: bobhob25 (cnet.com)

Good long range setup

This combo will turn you into the ultimate couch spud. IMHO this is absolute required equipment for a home theater. What I use most Ctrl + to increase screen size Ctrl - to decrease screen size Ctrl 0 puts screen to normal Volume and mute are nice for...

good bat life using rechargables - maybe 2 weeks with 2-3 hours daily use. nice range (tested up to 15 feet, line of sight with receiver) comfy mouse. Kboard flat, easy to use, light weight

pointer occasionally stutters on screen - not all that often but still annoying when it happens. (full bats, line of sight with receiver, less than 10 feet) Would have given 5 star if not for the occasional stutter

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: bobhob25 (cnet.com)

Good long range setup

good bat life using rechargables - maybe 2 weeks with 2-3 hours daily use. nice range (tested up to 15 feet, line of sight with receiver) comfy mouse. Kboard flat, easy to use, light weight

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: bobhob25 (cnet.com)

Good long range setup

good bat life using rechargables - maybe 2 weeks with 2-3 hours daily use. nice range (tested up to 15 feet, line of sight with receiver) comfy mouse. Kboard flat, easy to use, light weight

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: ichci (cnet.com)

The hardware is junk

This product is fairly expensive yet quality is dismal. Stay away from IOGEAR - or at least check how long it takes to reach their customer service on the phone before you buy any of their products.

Nothing special

The keyboard failed twice (stuck keys). Got it replaced once, second time was rejected for lack of receipt (even though I registered the product). The mouse freezes sometimes and the batteries have to be removed to bring it back to life

Dec, 2008

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Amazon review summary for the IOGEAR Long Range Media Center Desktop GKM551R

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of the IOGEAR Long Range Media Center Desktop GKM551R from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Keyboards on Amazon.com.

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71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Junk Reviewer (newegg.com)

Junk

Piece of Junk. You'd think anybody can make a keyboard these days. How hard can it be? Has IOGear heard of QC.

Pros are only possible if the item is presumed to work

Keyboard doesn't work

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: StingWash (newegg.com)

Works Great

Mouse wakes up on mouse click not mouse movement

Works Great. Simple install. More then enough range. Good response

None

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mohaamed S. Islam (amazon.com)

good one to have for your big screen Hd TV

it has the best range of all. i use this with my HD tv and it works perfectly all right. the battery life is ok. the only discomfort is the mouse. when you click it makes clicking noise from the mouse and you might feel dis comfortable to hold it...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Edman (amazon.com)

Keyboard Freezes

I love the feel and touch of the keyboard and mouse, however I had to stop using it because the keyboard would freeze and suddenly start typing again. Its too unpredictable. I was using this in a conference room with a projecter and latop which were...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Jim in Arizona (amazon.com)

Exceptional Wireless Keyboard

I've had this unit for about a month now, and I use it 4 - 5 times a week. It's wonderful. I'd tried another brand of wireless keyboard, but it only had a range of a couple of feet. This unit has a real long range. I only needed about 7 feet, but...

Oct, 2009

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Product Specifications

Enjoy the freedom of 2.4GHz wireless connectivity with IOGEAR's Wireless Media Center Desktop (long range wireless keyboard and mouse combo). The keyboard and mouse allow you to work up to 33 feet away from the USB receiver connected to your computer. In addition, the laser mouse provides great accuracy over most surfaces requiring minimal hand movement due to its 800 dpi resolution. The ultra thin, lightweight, and stylish keyboard offers comfort wherever you type. The Media Center (MCE) hotkeys give you quick access to My TV, My Music, My Video, and My Pictures.